• Bona Fide Book’s Center for Wayward Writers has move to a larger location at 1069 Magua St., No. 4, Meyers – behind Getaway Café. Publisher Kim Wyatt says this is all, “So that we can host readings and offer workshops and be a place where writers and creative types can drop by for inspiration or commiseration. We even have an electric cupcake maker for those especially in need. Also, tell your summer houseguests about our small yet tasty book exchange.” (530) 573.1513

• Ski Run Farmer’s Market debuts Aug. 13 from 8am-1pm offering fresh produce, handmade goods and tasty treats. This weekly market is being put on by Sacred Path Farms on the block between Birch and Larch avenues off Ski Run Boulevard in South Lake.

• Keep Tahoe Fit brings a new style of personal training to the South Shore, according to owner Christopher Minnes. For information, click here, email Chris@KeepTahoeFit.com or call (775) 267.7564.

• IZ Xtreme is a free immunization program for sixth-grade students in participating El Dorado County schools. The vaccines, designed for pre-teens, are given at the school during school hours. Kung FLU-Fighters provides flu vaccine for students in grades K-5 and 7-8 in participating El Dorado County schools. The vaccine is free and is given to the students at the school during school hours. Parent permission is required for both. For more information, call (530) 573.3165.

• Click on response to see how Happy Homestead Cemetery responded to the El Dorado County Grand Jury report.

• The 25th Annual Bowers Mansion Bluegrass Festival in Washoe Valley is Aug. 13–15. Tickets are $15 for adults and $3 for children ages 2–12.

• South Lake Tahoe City Manager Tony O’Rourke will be the speaker at noon Aug. 11 at the Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe meeting at Harveys on the 12th floor. Reservations are necessary — (530) 573.2433. Cost is $15.

• El Dorado Beach in South Lake Tahoe will be closed starting Aug. 11 as the Lakeview Commons project begins. Regan Beach, a short ways down Lakeview Avenue, is open. In October officials will decide if the area will be closed all winter. Completion of this first phase is expected next summer.

• Paul Reder and Tony Clark on Aug. 4 received producer of the year awards by the International Magician Society, the world’s largest organization for this genre, before the Masters of Magic show at MontBleu.

• The August issue of Outside magazine calls Reno the best city for whitewater.

• Tom Stienstra, San Francisco Chronicle outdoors writer, calls the Tahoe Bike Trail the worst bike trail in Northern California. He did not respond to an email from LTN asking for his definition of the trail, but based on his July 29 column it sounds like it is the ride around Lake Tahoe. Hard to argue with his conclusion.

• Trading Places International will oversee all operations of David Walley’s Hot Springs Resort in Genoa. The resort’s restaurant that has been closed since last year may reopen in the fall.

On Aug. 13 from 5-7pm at Aspen Hollow Nursery at 541 Emerald Bay Road in South Lake Tahoe there will be a Garden Party sponsored by the Tahoe Area Sierra Club and the nursery.

Proceeds benefit the Sierra Club’s efforts to protect Lake Tahoe.

Cost is $10 for wine and appetizers.

For more information, call (530) 577.4945.

The Zephyr Cove branch of the Douglas County Public Library is having a book sale in the meeting room during regular library hours. Used books, VHS tapes, DVDs, and audio books will be on sale Aug. 13 and Aug. 14 from 9am-5pm.

All items will be priced as marked.

The Zephyr Cove library is located at 233 Warrior Way. For more information, call (775) 588.6411 or visit douglas.lib.nv.us.

Tahoe Best Friends is offering a free one-hour training session for recently adopted puppies or dogs with proof of adoption from the shelter. Adoption must be within 60 days of the class.

Learn how to integrate your dog into your home, receive training tips and get answers to your questions.

The classes are Aug. 19 from 6-7pm and Sept. 16 from 6-7pm.

Classes are at Tahoe Best Friends at 2197 Ruth Ave., South Lake Tahoe.

For additional information, call (530) 542.2336.

South Lake Tahoe City Council candidates Joy Curry and Georg May have officially qualified for the Nov. 2 ballot.

Alice H. Jones has taken out papers, which brings the number of potential candidates to 10. People have until Aug. 11 to file for the three seats being vacated by Kathay Lovell, Bill Crawford and Jerry Birdwell.

City Clerk Susan Alessi has officially qualified for the ballot as well.

Caregiving is a difficult and often challenging role that one can undertake, and taking the opportunity to share information and feel connected to others who are providing care is a vital step to perform this task to the best of your ability. Take the opportunity on Aug. 12 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at South Lake Tahoe Senior Center, 3050 Highway 50, South Lake Tahoe to become connected and rejuvenated at your local support group.

Refreshments will be served. Free respite care is available to qualified caregivers. Pre-authorization is required for respite services. Questions? Contact the Family Caregiver Support Program at (530) 621.6151.

Krissi Russell, local author, presents an interactive nature and music program on Aug. 14 at 2pm at Explore Tahoe in South Lake Tahoe.

Learn about hiking safety and etiquette “On the Trail.”

Krissi’s book will be available for sale following the event.

Gina Stowell, local artist offers face painting designs for all ages. Face painting designs range from $3 to $10 depending on design.

Admission is free.

Explore Tahoe is located in the Heavenly Village at 4114 Lake Tahoe Blvd. at the Stateline Transit Center. For more, information call (530) 542.4637 or click on flyer.

• Jens Dressler, chef at Blue Angel Café for the last three years, is buying the 7-year-old restaurant from Jeff and Rosie Cowen. Rosie Cowen will stay on as catering manager.

• Ta-Hoe Nalu 2010 Paddle Festival is Aug. 21-22 in Kings Beach with its $20,000 in cash and prizes, six races, luau and live concert. This is an event for athletes, as well as spectators and families.

• Click on report to read El Dorado County’s response to the grand jury.

• Douglas County schools start Aug. 18. Lake Tahoe Unified starts Aug. 30.

• Susan Frailey, a registered nurse on the South Shore, just published “More Alive Now: Simple Nutrition to Change Your Life”.

• South Tahoe City Councilman Bruce Grego at a July meeting said people who frequent medicinal marijuana collectives don’t appear to need the drug. He determined this by sitting in his car. The same car for which he has a disabled placard that he uses all over town, including at city offices, to park in the blue curb slot. He has no visible disability.

El Dorado County Department of Transportation are about to install pipes that will cross Angora Creek between Angora Creek Road and Mount Rainier Drive.

This segment of Lake Tahoe Boulevard will be closed Aug. 12-Sept. 20.

Drivers, and probably cyclists, should use View Circle to access the Y or North Upper Truckee Road.